Bella Vista Christian Academy

About

Overview

Bella Vista Christian Academy provides Christian education for children beginning at age two and continuing through eighth grade. The school operates as a ministry of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and serves preschool and K–8 students on a single campus.

Curriculum & assessment

The school uses a Core Knowledge framework across grade levels and adopts curricula that meet or exceed California and Common Core standards. Elementary curricular materials cited include Enduring Faith for religion, Math in Focus for math, Amplify or Savvas for language arts and science, and Core Knowledge for history/social studies and science. Student progress is monitored with multiple measures; the site notes use of AIMSweb literacy and math screening in Kindergarten and first grade and the Iowa Basic Assessment for grades 2–8.

Enrichment, staffing and accreditation

Pull-out music and art instruction, band/choir options for upper grades, athletics (volleyball, basketball, softball) and other extracurriculars are listed as part of student life.
Staffing is described to include classroom teachers, aides, a preschool director, a principal, and pastors on site to support faith formation.
The school is accredited through the National Lutheran Schools Association (NLSA) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Programs

Elementary (Kindergarten–8th grade)

K–8 instruction is presented within a Christian framework using curricula aligned with California Standards and the Core Knowledge sequence. Subject curricula cited include Enduring Faith for religion, Superkids or Amplify for language arts, Math in Focus for math, Core Knowledge and Savvas for science, and Core Knowledge for history/social studies. Student assessment practices named include classroom and curriculum-driven evaluations, AIMSweb screening in K–1, and the Iowa Basic Assessment for grades 2–8.

Elementary classes noted as operating on a Monday–Friday schedule; the site lists typical elementary hours as 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM with occasional early dismissals and quarter-end early dismissal.

Extended Care

Extended care is offered as an additional, paid service for students and the site also references a full-day summer extended care program for enrolled students.

Available Monday–Friday; the site describes extended care running from 6:00 AM until 6:00 PM and a summer extended care option for enrolled students.

Preschool

The preschool is described as operating as an extension of home and church and follows the Core Knowledge Preschool and Pre-K sequence. The program cites use of Zoo-Phonics, Handwriting Without Tears, and The Beginner Bible Curriculum and emphasizes hands-on learning in areas such as Bible stories, motor skills, creative arts, readiness, math, literature, science experiences, music appreciation and social skills.

Half-day and full-day options. Half-day sessions meet 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM on either Tue/Thu, Mon/Wed/Fri, or Monday–Friday mornings; full-day classes are available 3, 4 or 5 days per week. (As stated on the preschool page.) · 2-5 years

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